Malkorok

Malkorok

Set:	Whispers of the Old Gods
Type:	Minion
Class:	Warrior
Rarity:	Legendary
Cost:	7
Attack:	6
Health:	5
Abilities:	Battlecry, Equip
Tags:	Random, Weapon-generating
Artist:	E. Guiton & Nutchapol

Battlecry: Equip a random weapon.

Garrosh's best buddy. It's true. Look it up.

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Malkorok is a legendary warrior minion card, from the Whispers of the Old Gods set.

How to get

Malkorok can be obtained through Whispers of the Old Gods card packs purchased online from the Battle.net shop, or through crafting.

Card	Crafting cost	Disenchanting
Malkorok	1600	400
Golden Malkorok	3200	1600

Notes

• Malkorok's Battlecry may equip any collectible weapon, not just those from the Warrior class. For a list, see below.
• In Wild format, there are 53 possible weapons, giving each a 1.89% chance of being equipped. The average Attack of the equipped weapon is 2.34.

Known bugs

• If Malkorok's Battlecry activates twice in a row due to Brann Bronzebeard, the first weapon will be immediately replaced and destroyed by the second, but any Deathrattle will not activate. The developers plan to fix this in an upcoming patch.

Strategy

Malkorok's Battlecry is usually used in a scenario when the player does not have a weapon equipped. Malkorok generally represents decent value, since the average outcome is pretty good for the player using Malkorok, although the variance has increased over the years. Anything weapon that can deal 3 or more damage per turn is generally a good outcome with Malkorok, but there is a chance to get something useless like Skull of the Man'ari or even disasterous if you were unlucky enough to receive a Cursed Blade. Nevertheless, Malkorok will generally generate tempo and value for the player.

During the Year of the Kraken Standard year, there was a 4% chance to receive Cursed Blade. Such an outcome is unlikely, but completely devastating. Therefore, some seasoned players would consider not playing Malkorok when they are very far ahead, to avoid this card causing them to lose an essentially "won" game. For example, in a Control Warrior vs. Freeze Mage match-up, there is no need to play Malkorok, since that is one of the few ways by which you can actually lose the game.

This card has excellent synergy with cards such as Bloodsail Cultist in a Pirate-oriented deck, or Upgrade!.

Possible weapons

The below table lists all collectible weapons available in Wild format.

Name / Desc	Rarity	Type	Subtype	Class	Cost	Atk	HP	Description
Plagued Knife	None	Weapon		Rogue	1	2	2	Poisonous
Poisoned Dagger	None	Weapon		Rogue	1	2	2
Gearblade	None	Weapon		Warrior	2	2	3
Mirage Blade	None	Weapon		Rogue	2	3	2	Your hero is Immune while attacking.
Atiesh	None	Weapon		Any	3	1	3	After you cast a spell, summon a random minion of that Cost. Lose 1 Durability.
Sharp Fork	None	Weapon		Rogue	3	3	2
Sulfuras	None	Weapon		Warrior	3	4	2	Battlecry: Your Hero Power becomes 'Deal 8 damage to a random enemy.'
Thori'dal, the Stars' Fury	None	Weapon		Hunter	3	2	3	After your hero attacks, gain Spell Damage +2 this turn.
Ashbringer	None	Weapon		Paladin	5	5	3
Grave Vengeance	None	Weapon		Paladin	5	5	3
Spiked Shield	None	Weapon		Warrior	6	5	2
Frostmourne	None	Weapon		Death Knight	7	5	3	Deathrattle: Summon every minion killed by this weapon.
Shadowmourne	None	Weapon		Warrior	8	4	3	Also damages the minions next to whomever your hero attacks.
Wicked Knife	Free	Weapon		Rogue	1	1	2
Blazing Longsword	Free	Weapon		Warrior	3	2	3	Also damages minions next to whomever your hero attacks.
Fatecleaver	Free	Weapon		Warrior	4	4	2	After this kills a minion, destroy all copies of it (wherever they are).
Battle Axe	Common	Weapon		Warrior	1	2	2
Heavy Axe	Common	Weapon		Warrior	1	1	3
Rusty Hook	Common	Weapon		Warrior	1	1	3
Blood Fury	Common	Weapon		Warlock	3	3	8
Blessed Maul	Rare	Weapon		Paladin	3	2	2	Battlecry: Give your minions +1 Attack.
Champion's Maul	Rare	Weapon		Paladin	3	2	2	Battlecry: Summon two 1/1 Silver Hand Recruits.
Purifier's Maul	Rare	Weapon		Paladin	3	2	2	Battlecry: Give your minions Divine Shield.
Sacred Maul	Rare	Weapon		Paladin	3	2	2	Battlecry: Give your minions Taunt.
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Quotes

Summon

The True Horde cannot be stopped!

Attack

Weaklings!

Lore

Malkorok after being infused with the power of Y'Shaarj.

From Wowpedia:

Malkorok was Garrosh Hellscream's bodyguard and chief advisor, as well as the new leader of the Kor'kron. Malkorok has been Garrosh's most loyal and trusted lieutenant throughout the Pandaria campaign. When the Warchief needed a volunteer to infuse with the power of Y'Shaarj, it was only natural that Malkorok would offer without hesitation.

Malkorok resided within the Underhold during the Siege of Orgrimmar. After General Nazgrim's death above ground, Malkorok took over the defense of Garrosh's compound and attempted to hold the line. He was killed in the ensuing battle.

Gallery

Malkorok, full art

Patch changes

• Patch 5.0.0.12574 (2016-04-24): Added.